Step 8
Install Tie Plates on Front and Back Walls
1.
Cut (2) two 26-1/2" long 2x4s from a 2x4-60" board.
2.
Install a 26-1/2" long 2x4 over the front wall.
3.
Install a 60" long 2x4 next and finish with another 26-1/4" long 2x4.
4.
Repeat to install tie plates on the back wall.
26-1/2" Tie Plate
Step 7
Install Tie Plates on Side Walls
1.
Cut a 2x4-78” removed from pallet in half and install (1) one 39” board over the sidewall. Install
the 2x4 flush with the 2x4 wall plate on the front wall. Use 10d sinkers spaced 12" apart.
2.
Install a 78" 2x4 from pallet next. Cut to fit the second 39” board.
3.
Repeat to install tie plates on the opposite side wall.
2x4 Cut to Fit
60" Tie Plate
2x4-78" Tie Plate
Flush with
Top Plate
2x4-39" Tie Plate